MLB · Sat, Aug 15 · 7:15 PM

Brewers at Dodgers

O/U 7.5 · RL Brewers -1.5

GARY'S PICK

MLB@ Dodgers· -122

Late-afternoon sun over Chavez Ravine, wind drifting toward center, and the National League’s two best records sharing the stage. This one belongs to the arms. Jacob Misiorowski is the separator. His fastball can erase the top of this Dodgers order, and his curveball gives even elite hitters no comfortable speed to hunt. Justin Wrobleski has allowed 15 earned runs in his last three starts, with declining length and too much damaging contact. Milwaukee does not need a huge offensive night; it needs Chourio, Vaughn and Sánchez to cash in a few mistakes. I considered the Brewers run line, but Turang’s absence, the lineup’s recent inconsistency and Uribe’s injury make laying 1.5 too ambitious. The Dodgers can keep this close at home, yet their best late-inning arms are taxed and Díaz is unavailable. At -122, I’ll pay the modest premium for the enormous starting-pitching advantage without demanding Milwaukee win by multiple runs.

The pick & result

Published pick: Brewers ML -122
Published odds: -122
Result: Won
Final score: 4-1

Odds are the American price printed with this pick, not a current offer. Wins, losses and pushes remain on the public record; a missing grade is not a win.

The read

Late-afternoon sun over Chavez Ravine, wind drifting toward center, and the National League’s two best records sharing the stage. This one belongs to the arms.

Jacob Misiorowski is the separator. His fastball can erase the top of this Dodgers order, and his curveball gives even elite hitters no comfortable speed to hunt. Justin Wrobleski has allowed 15 earned runs in his last three starts, with declining length and too much damaging contact. Milwaukee does not need a huge offensive night; it needs Chourio, Vaughn and Sánchez to cash in a few mistakes.

I considered the Brewers run line, but Turang’s absence, the lineup’s recent inconsistency and Uribe’s injury make laying 1.5 too ambitious. The Dodgers can keep this close at home, yet their best late-inning arms are taxed and Díaz is unavailable. At -122, I’ll pay the modest premium for the enormous starting-pitching advantage without demanding Milwaukee win by multiple runs.

The research

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STARTER FORM

Justin Wrobleski: 9.88 ERA over his last 3 starts
9.88
A 9.88 ERA across three starts tells me Wrobleski is in a genuine downturn, not coming off one bad night. Milwaukee has a strong path to early runs and an overworked Dodgers bullpen.

PLATOON EDGE

Andrew Vaughn (bats R) hits 3rd against Justin Wrobleski (LHP)
1.107
Vaughn’s production against lefties makes him the Milwaukee bat I want attacking Wrobleski. From the third spot, he should receive early chances to turn baserunners into runs.

COOLING OFF

Tommy Edman: .379 OPS in Last 15 Days
.379
Edman’s .379 OPS shows a slump with real weight, and his timing needs a reset. His broader track record keeps me from fading him automatically, but I need a conservative price tonight.
Garrett Mitchell: .484 OPS in Last 15 Days
.484
Over the last 15 days (49 PA) he is at a .484 OPS, down 0.265 from his .749 season mark.

PARK WEATHER

Wind blowing out 10 mph at UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium tonight
OUT 10
A 10 mph wind blowing out at Dodger Stadium gives both lineups extra reward for getting the ball airborne. With the total set low, one or two wind-assisted drives could change this game quickly.

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Props on this game

GARY'S PICK
JACOB MISIOROWSKIK'S OVER 8.5
MLBMilwaukee Brewers· -120
LOST · ACTUAL 6
Misiorowski has reached nine strikeouts in five of his last six starts, including 31 over his last 18 innings. His 100.6 mph fastball and high-whiff curveball attack the swing-and-miss in Shohei Ohtani, Max Muncy and Teoscar Hernandez especially well. I expect enough length to give him a clean shot at nine, and -120 is a reasonable price for the most overpowering starter in baseball.
Jacob Misiorowski
K'S over 8.5
-120 · LOST · ACTUAL 6
Milwaukee Brewers
Misiorowski has reached nine strikeouts in five of his last six starts, including 31 over his last 18 innings. His 100.6 mph fastball and high-whiff curveball attack the swing-and-miss in Shohei Ohtani, Max Muncy and Teoscar Hernandez especially well. I expect enough length to give him a clean shot at nine, and -120 is a reasonable price for the most overpowering starter in baseball.
GARY'S PICK
JAKE BAUERSWALKS OVER 0.5
MLBMilwaukee Brewers· +176
✓ CASHED · ACTUAL 2
Bauers has drawn a walk in 10 of his last 15 games while chasing only 23 percent of pitches in his recent sample. He is also carrying a .939 OPS over the last 15 days, giving Wrobleski a reason to work carefully with him in the cleanup spot. Wrobleski's command and efficiency have deteriorated during his three-start skid. At +176, I only need one patient plate appearance.
Jake Bauers
Walks over 0.5
+176 · CASHED · ACTUAL 2
Milwaukee Brewers
Bauers has drawn a walk in 10 of his last 15 games while chasing only 23 percent of pitches in his recent sample. He is also carrying a .939 OPS over the last 15 days, giving Wrobleski a reason to work carefully with him in the cleanup spot. Wrobleski's command and efficiency have deteriorated during his three-start skid. At +176, I only need one patient plate appearance.

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